By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a landmark move aimed at reviving the socio-economic fortunes of the Lake Chad region, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the dredging of the Lake Chad waterways at the Baga Fish Dam in Baga Town. The exercise, launched yesterday,...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, to assess the security situation in the region following a recent Boko Haram terrorist attack on a naval base. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the attack killed scores of...
The recent town hall meeting on peace and security in Borno State, organized by News Central, marked a significant milestone in citizen engagement. This initiative provided a platform for citizens to voice concerns, hold leaders accountable, and shape decision-making processes. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s attendance was a notable highlight,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has prioritized healthcare delivery since taking office in May 2019, undertaking several projects to improve the state’s health sector. According to Mr. Abdurrahman Bundi, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Print Media and Digital Communication, Zulum’s...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has made significant strides in improving the state’s education sector. In the last year, his administration has delivered 21 capital-intensive projects, transforming the educational landscape. Some of the notable projects include: Construction of 6 new mega schools;...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has celebrated this year’s Eid el-Kabir with 200 street children rescued from drug abuse, criminal activities, and various forms of vulnerability. The event, which took place at the Bulunkutu Rehabilitation Centre in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir with his family and the people of the state. Before departing Abuja, Shettima joined other Muslim faithful in observing Eid-Kabir prayers at the National Eid ground. Upon arrival at the Muhammadu...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR , Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his commitment to making additional sacrifices to ensure lasting peace in the state. While felicitating with muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha, Governor Zulum vowed to intensify efforts to strengthen security in all...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has lauded the Nigerian military, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), hunters, and vigilantes for their recent success in eliminating Abu Fatima, a top commander of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), along with two others, in Aleru...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Bale Galtimari Consultative Forum (BGCF) has issued an urgent appeal to the Federal Government, Defence Headquarters, Nigerian Army, National Security Adviser, Borno State Governor, and the state House of Assembly to relocate Giwa Barrack from its current location in Maiduguri to a safer...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, to prioritise energy accessibility for vulnerable populations, emphasising that electricity should not be treated solely as a profit-driven commodity. Speaking at the 6th National Council on Power (NACOP) summit held...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Minister of State for Regional Development, Alhaji Uba Maigari Ahmadu, has commissioned and handed over infrastructural projects constructed by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in Konduga, Jere, and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. “It is with great honor and a deep sense of responsibility that...
By DAVID IORJA, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has commenced the construction of a new 100-bed capacity general hospital and a market complex in Dikwa. Zulum assessed the proposed project site on Thursday and directed that work should begin immediately. The new hospital will include features...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara, has urged the Chad Basin Development Authority (CBDA) to make significant investments in groundwater irrigated farming around the Lake Chad area, in order to enhance food sufficiency and stimulate economic revitalisation across the State and the North East...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the military to launch aggressive offensive operations in the Lake Chad islands, also known as the Tumbus, to eliminate insurgents from their enclaves. Governor Zulum made the appeal on Friday while receiving a high-level...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, flagged off the second phase of the empowerment programme initiated by the Senator representing Borno Central, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan. The initiative is set to benefit a total of 3,092 constituents across the eight local...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of N850 million for the procurement of pumps, accessories and other components necessary for the rehabilitation and upgrade of boreholes across Maiduguri and surrounding communities. This is part of a decisive move to...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered the immediate prosecution of Bukar Modu, a man shown in a disturbing viral video allegedly molesting a minor (Bashir Gaji). Following the Governor’s directive, Bukar Modu was arrested by the security operatives on Saturday night at...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has paid a compassionate visit to victims of the Maiduguri-Damboa road bomb blast which occurred earlier today. The governor visited the injured who are currently receiving treatment at the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri. During the visit,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja-– The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has denied reports that he dismissed security concerns raised by Borno Governor Babagana Zulum. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim, the minister clarified that he never suggested that people should...